Our cities are filled with people from diverse age groups and with special requirements. Yet many of the facilities & services provided by our city are blind to these needs. Adding design elements such as ramps, tactile tiles & audio guidance systems in our public spaces will make our public spaces truly accessible. #InclusiveChennai

#TamilNadu's recent move on increase in penalties as a deterrant for various #traffic violations as per the #MVAA2019, has garnered mixed reactions from the citizens. Highlighting this concern at the event commemorating #WDoR2022, Thiru.M.Manakumar, Additional Transport Commissioner, TNSTA, said that it important for all road users to understand that these enforcement measures are to prioritise their own safety on roads. 

#RoadSafety #RememberSupportAct #Justice 

There are several design options that can make #transport facilities accessible to all users, creating an equitable service provision. A truly progressive society must also be truly inclusive & inclusive transport facilities is a great place to start.

#OneCityForAll #InclusiveCities #Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights 

According to World Air Quality Report 2021, released by IQ Air, none of the cities in #India meet the WHO #AirQuality guidelines. If we want to leave a liveable planet for future generations the only way forward is to wean off #fossilfuel dependency & embrace #RenewableEnergy. #NationalPollutionControlDay

According to a study by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences #Mangroves in the Indian coasts that act like coastal guards have shrunk due to #ClimateChange. It is estimated that by 2070, mangroves would have reduced by 50% especially in the southern coast of #India #ActOnClimate

Globally, road crashes kill 1.35 million people and injure 50 million people every year. Road Traffic Injuries are the leading cause of death amongst children and young adults. It is important to recognise that road crashes not only contribute to the unaccountable suffering of victims, their friends and families but also impact economically productive young lives thereby draining the GDP of the nation. . India witnesses more than 400 road fatalities every day (WHO, 2018).

This survey questionnaire was used to obtain data on public perceptions of renewable energy in Tamil Nadu.